Anne Street P TOWER HILL ACTIVATION AND LINKAGES PLAN Anzac Avenue Lorne Street CORE INFRASTRUCTURE Buildings and structures Shaded outdoor pavilion 2.1 Koroit - Port Fairy Road Lake Street Legend Lake View Road 2.2 Dance Ground enhancements Facilities and amenities P 2.3 Food and beverage kiosk Information centre Existing building footprint 2.4 Upgrade the Robin Boyd building as a visitor information/cultural centre Dance ground 2.13 Remove wildlife fencing 2.5 Existing lookout New lookout - proposed 2.6 Replace viewing platforms and handrails along Peak Climb Track To Killarney and Existing toilets - upgrade Port Fairy 2.7 Nature play area Toilet - proposed 2.8 Crater rim event amphitheatre BBQ and picnic facilities Access and Movement Nature play area - proposed Community/events space - proposed 2.9 Realign/upgrade vehicle entrance Lav a to Jo u Food and beverage offering - proposed u ng rn e e t Establish crater rim trail y r a 2.10 t c o k t Access and movement h e la Existing vehicle entry s Upgrade main carparks (near visitor t v l 2.11 o cano centre and BBQ/picnic area) Vehicle entry - proposed 2.12 Seal and/or improve existing parking Tower Hill Road Internal road access W areas and temporary stopping points a g o (to Woodford) n B Northern pedestrian connection Pedestrian / cyclist entry a 2.13 y L o o p Vehicle entry 2.10 2.14 Upgrade and extend Lake Edge trail P P Vehicle parking - upgrade 2.15 Upgrade Lava Tongue Boardwalk and other trail improvements P Vehicle parking - proposed Existing trails - marked P 2.16 Establish new bus stops Peak Climb Existing trails - unmarked SERVICES AND AMENITIES New/upgraded trail New lookouts along Scenic Drive 3.1 Crater rim walk (Stage 1) - proposed Crater rim walk (Stage 2) - TBC 3.2 Upgrade Von Guerard Lookout Bike parking - proposed 3.3 Upgrade Cairn Lookout Boardwalk - upgrade Upgrade Koroit Water Tank Lookout 3.4 Boardwalk - proposed Existing bus route 3.5 New and upgraded directional and interpretive signage Potential for bust stop - proposed Upgrade existing BBQ facilities 3.6 Lake View Road Other Princes Highway 3.7 New toilet amenities Key activity area To Warrnambool COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Commercial opportunity Conservation / rehabilitation area - proposed 5.1 Restaurant with function space and wellness centre Eastern Maar community area - location TBC 5.2 Low impact accommodation Figure 13. Activation and Linkages Plan N 0 250m 500m 5.3 Food and beverage kiosk 5.4 Outdoor space for hire 64 | 15 July 2020 | Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan Anne Street P 2.12 2.16 3.4 5.4 Anzac Avenue Lorne Street Koroit - Port Fairy Road Lake Street Lake View Road P 2.8 2.13 2.12 3.2 To Killarney and Port Fairy 2.5 Lav a to Jo u u ng rn e e t y r a t c o k t h e la st volcan 2.15 o 2.1 3.7 2.10 Tower Hill Road W a 2.14 g o 2.7 (to Woodford) n B a y L 3.6 o o p P 2.11 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.12 2.12 P Peak Climb 3.3 2.6 5.1 5.2 2.9 2.16 Lake View Road Princes Highway To Warrnambool Figure 13. Activation and Linkages Plan N 0 250m 500m Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan | 15 July 2020 | 65 E F Precinct 1: New vehicle entrance G G A KEY PROJECTS 2.9 Realign and upgrade vehicle entrance 2.10 Establish crater rim trail 2.14 Upgrade and extend Lake Edge trail NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not 2.16 Establish new bus stops represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation. 66 | 15 July 2020 | Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan Figure 14. Activation and Linkages Plan - enlargement 1 C D B LAKE VIEW RD PRINCES HIGHWAY N NOT TO SCALE Remove existing entrance and Upgrade and extend the lake edge A E Legend replace with suitable landscaping trail treatments and signage Consider prioritised pedestrian Landscape enhancements F Utilise existing maintenance track for crossing points where the Lake Edge B Crater rim trail (stage 2) vehicle entry trail intersects with the main entrance road New entrance road Relocate entry to Lake View Road, C Maintain the existing road surface Existing bus route creating a bi-directional entry/exit G point to the reserve for emergency egress, as well as, Existing vehicle entrance pedestrian, cyclist and maintenance Opportunity for new bus stop, D vehicle access only Lake edge trail aligned with new entry/exit point Priority pedestrian crossing Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan | 15 July 2020 | 67 Precinct 2: Visitor centre and central A recreational area KEY PROJECTS 2.1 Shaded outdoor pavilion 2.2 Dance Ground enhancements 2.3 Food and beverage kiosk (commercial opportunity - #5.3) 2.4 Upgrade the Robin Boyd building as a visitor and cultural centre 2.7 Nature play area 2.11 Upgrade main carparks (near the visitor centre and BBQ/ picnic area) 2.12 Seal and/or improve existing parking areas and temporary stopping points along the entrance road 2.14 Upgrade and extend the lake edge trail NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with 3.5 New and upgraded directional and interpretive signage Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation. 68 | 15 July 2020 | Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan Figure 15. Activation and Linkages Plan - enlargement 2 C F E G B D E D H N NOT TO SCALE Opportunity for new food and A Legend beverage kiosk with outdoor seating, overlooking Wagon Bay Lake Landscape enhancements Upgrade Robin Boyd building to New shelter and seating B improve it as a visitor/cultural centre Leasable area Provide new toilet amenities and C Dance ground storage, utilising the existing building and cultural centre room Nature play Expand and improve main carpark Walking trails D Improve BBQ facilities that caters to E diverse families and groups Shaded outdoor pavilion space for F tour groups and other events Nature play facility G Dance ground enhancements H Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan | 15 July 2020 | 69 Enlargement 1 New vehicle entrance Precinct 3: Accommodation, dining and wellness opportunity near Cairn Lookout NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for illustrative purposes and does not represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Figure 16. Activation and Linkages Plan - enlargement 3 Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation. 70 | 15 July 2020 | Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan KEY PROJECTS 2.10 Establish crater rim trail 3.3 Upgrade Cairn Lookout 5.1 Commercial opportunity: restaurant A with event/conference space 5.2 Commercial opportunity: low impact accommodation (incorporating dining, health and wellness offering) D Opportunity for restaurant and A wellness offering associated with E accommodation. Positioning of the restaurant and wellness centre should capitalise on views C overlooking the reserve. Opportunity for low-impact, short B stay accommodation, with the potential for varied lodgings, catering to different group sizes and preferences Improve path connections to Cairn C B lookout Upgrade Cairn lookout, connecting it D with the new crater rim walk Potential for communal outdoor E gathering space and fire pit, for night-time use D Legend Landscape enhancements Viewing deck Leasable area Potential accomodation site LAKE VIEW RD Crater rim trail (stage 1) N NOT TO SCALE Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan | 15 July 2020 | 71 C B A KEY PROJECTS 2.8 Crater rim event amphitheatre 2.10 Establish Crater rim trail 2.13 Northern pedestrian connection to Tower Hill Reserve 2.14 Upgrade and extend lake edge trail 3.1 Create new lookouts along Scenic Drive and in replacement of existing entry 3.5 New and upgraded directional and interpretive signage 5.4 Commercial opportunity: outdoor space for hire (near Koroit Water Tank lookout) Precinct 4: New northern connection to Koroit and lookout 72 | 15 July 2020 | Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan Figure 17. Activation and Linkages Plan - enlargement 4 D E LAKE VIEW RD F N NOT TO SCALE New lookout and northern entry A Legend DDA accessible path connection B Landscape enhancements from Koroit to northern entry New crater rim circuit trail around the Viewing deck C perimeter of the reserve Leasable area Improvements to Koroit Water Tank D Crater rim trail (stage 1) Lookout (formalise viewing platform, new toilets, bike parking, landscape Crater rim trail (stage 2) enhancements) Existing bus route Commercial opportunity: E Lake edge trail outdoor space for hire (yoga, meditation, sports) Proposed boardwalk Crater rim event amphitheatre with Proposed new track F access from rim walk NOTE: this enlargement has been prepared for Seating area illustrative purposes and does not represent the final agreed design. It is subject to further investigation and design development. Cultural initiatives are to be advised and developed in partnership with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation. Draft Tower Hill Activation and Linkages Plan | 15 July 2020 | 73 6.5 Benefits to be realised The THALP presents a balanced and coordinated strategy, to guide the reserve’s future and meet the needs of its key stakeholders and users.